ClubGRANTS 2025/26: Supporting Our Local Community
At The Henry Sports Club, being a community club means more than providing a place for people to meet, enjoy a meal or catch up with friends. It means supporting the local organisations, programs and people who help make our community stronger.
Through the ClubGRANTS program, $75,718.71 was distributed across local organisations and community projects during 2025/26, helping support initiatives that create positive outcomes for local people and communities.
How We’re Supporting Our Community
Our ClubGRANTS support contributes across four key areas:
Community Impact
Supporting local organisations and programs that strengthen community wellbeing, social connection and participation.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Supporting initiatives that help create more inclusive opportunities and stronger connections for people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
Grassroots Sport, Recreation & Participation
Supporting local sporting clubs, recreational programs and activities that encourage people to get active, participate and connect.
Arts & Culture
Contributing to local arts, cultural and creative initiatives that bring people together and help create a vibrant community.
Community in Action
From grassroots sporting clubs and community organisations to programs supporting local wellbeing, our ClubGRANTS contributions help initiatives make a meaningful difference.
Explore the local organisations and community projects supported through our 2025/26 ClubGRANTS funding and see how their work is helping create positive outcomes across our community.
Together, we’re helping create a stronger, more connected local community.
Henry Sports Club - Category 1 Funding
Humpty Dumpty Foundation
$3,550
Humpty Dumpty Foundation
Supporting families and vulnerable newborns at Nepean Hospital
The Humpty Dumpty Foundation helps provide essential medical equipment to hospitals and healthcare services supporting children and their families.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported the Nepean Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a hospital-grade Medela Symphony Breast Pump and stand.
The equipment provides essential breastfeeding support for mothers of premature and critically ill newborns who may be unable to breastfeed directly due to their baby’s medical needs.
By helping mothers establish and maintain their breastmilk supply, the equipment supports family-centred neonatal care and contributes to better support for vulnerable babies and their families during their time in hospital.
ClubGRANTS support: $3,550
Comedy For a Cause
$2,500
Supporting mental health awareness through comedy and community connection
Comedy for a Cause brings people together through live comedy to create open conversations around mental health and help-seeking.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported a free Comedy for a Cause event in the Penrith local government area during Mental Health Month, helping make mental health conversations more accessible to the local community.
The funding contributed towards comedian and mental health speaker fees, AV production and event marketing, helping deliver an engaging community event designed to reduce stigma, encourage conversations and promote help-seeking.
WoodChix Foundation
$4,000
Creating safer, more accessible spaces for hands-on learning
Woodchix Foundation provides opportunities for people to develop practical woodworking and hands-on skills in a supportive environment.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported the installation of cabinetry vices across the Woodchix training facility in Emu Plains.
The new equipment helps participants work more safely and confidently at each of the 12 work benches, providing a secure way to hold projects in place while learning and developing practical skills. This support helps create a safer, more accessible training environment where participants can focus on learning, creating and building their confidence.
ClubGRANTS support: $1,212
The Fathering Project
$2,000
Strengthening father and family connections in local schools
The Fathering Project works to improve children’s wellbeing by encouraging positive and meaningful involvement from fathers and father figures in their children’s lives.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported the Stronger Fathers, Stronger Schools project across local school communities in Penrith.
The funding will help deliver activities across up to five schools, including dads and kids events, father engagement activities, parenting resources and community connection initiatives. By creating more opportunities for fathers and father figures to be involved, the project aims to strengthen family relationships, support children’s wellbeing and resilience, and encourage greater engagement with school communities.
ClubGRANTS support: $2,000
Inspiring Hope
$5,000
Supporting young women to build resilience, confidence and leadership skills
Inspiring Hope supports vulnerable girls and young women through mentoring, wellbeing initiatives, leadership development and positive community engagement.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported Be That Girl: VITAL Leadership Academy, a program supporting the mental wellbeing, resilience and leadership development of girls and young women across the Penrith region.
The funding helps ensure girls can access mentoring, wellbeing and leadership opportunities that build confidence, strengthen resilience and encourage positive connections with their community.
Inspiring Hope has worked alongside DCJ Penrith and other community organisations for more than a decade to support young women and create opportunities for them to thrive.
ClubGRANTS support: $5,000
The Shepherd Centre – For Deaf Children
$2,950
The Shepherd Centre – For Deaf Children
Building connection, communication and confidence for deaf children
The Shepherd Centre supports deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families to develop the skills and confidence they need to communicate, participate and thrive.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported the delivery of free community group programs for children and families in Penrith.
The funding helps provide access to programs including peer support, playgroups, parent education, music therapy, school readiness and youth mentoring. These programs give children opportunities to build listening, speaking and social skills while helping parents connect with others and support their child’s development and participation in the wider community.
ClubGRANTS support: $2,950
The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter
$2,000
Supporting women and children experiencing domestic and family violence
The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter provides safe, supported crisis accommodation for women and children at risk of homelessness as a result of domestic and family violence.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported The Haven’s work providing a safe place for families while they begin the journey towards a life free from violence.
The funding contributes to the organisation’s broader support services, including tailored assistance and wraparound casework to help women and children access the support they need and move towards transitional or stable housing. By supporting this vital local service, The Henry is helping contribute to safer pathways and stronger futures for women and children in our community.
ClubGRANTS support: $2,000
Sunnyfield
$5,291
Building confidence, connection and inclusion through music and movement
Sunnyfield supports people with disability and their families through programs that create opportunities to develop skills, build confidence and participate in the community.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported Rhythmic Ability, a music and movement program at Sunnyfield’s Orchard Hills Community Services Hub.
The program gives participants the opportunity to explore music, instruments, singing and movement in a fun and supportive environment. Through music therapy and dance, participants can develop coordination, communication and confidence while staying active, expressing themselves creatively and building social connections and friendships.
ClubGRANTS support: $5,291
Henry Sports Club - Category 2 Funding
Blue Mountains Ukulele Group
$4,000
Bringing people together through music and community
Blue Mountains Ukulele Group brings people together through a shared love of music, performance and the ukulele, creating opportunities for participation, connection and community. The group also presents the Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival, bringing performers, musicians and audiences together for workshops, performances and shared musical experiences.
Through Category 2 ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club provided $4,000 in community funding to support their ongoing work and contribution to community arts and culture.
ClubGRANTS support: $4,000
Cambridge Park Netball Club
$4,500
Supporting grassroots sport and participation in our local community
Cambridge Park Netball Club provides opportunities for local players to participate in netball, develop their skills and build connections through grassroots sport.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club provided support to help the club continue creating opportunities for local players to get involved, stay active and be part of a team.
Supporting local sporting clubs is an important part of strengthening community connection and encouraging participation at a grassroots level.
ClubGRANTS support: $4,500
Cancer Council NSW – Stars of Penrith
$1,000
Bringing the Penrith community together to support people affected by cancer
Stars of Penrith brings local personalities and the wider community together for a night of dancing, entertainment and fundraising in support of Cancer Council NSW. The event helps raise vital funds for cancer research, prevention, advocacy and support services for people and families affected by cancer.
Through Category 2 ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club provided $1,000 in community funding to support Stars of Penrith and its contribution to the local community.
ClubGRANTS support: $1,000
City of Penrith Motorcycle Club
$3,500
City of Penrith Motorcycle Club
Supporting grassroots motorcycle sport and participation
The City of Penrith Motor Cycle Club is a long-standing local dirt track racing club that provides opportunities for juniors, seniors, female riders and sidecar competitors to participate, develop their skills and connect through motorcycle sport.
The club also offers coaching and skills development to promote safer and more competitive riding.
Through Category 2 ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club provided $3,500 in community funding to support the club and its ongoing contribution to grassroots sport and recreation in the local community.
ClubGRANTS support: $3,500
Cranebrook Physie
$1,500
Encouraging participation, confidence and connection through physical culture
Cranebrook Physie provides opportunities for local participants to take part in physical culture, develop their skills and build confidence through movement, performance and participation.
Through Category 2 ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club provided $1,500 in community funding to support Cranebrook Physie and its contribution to grassroots recreation and community participation.
ClubGRANTS support: $1,500
Henry Lawson Football Club
$5,000
Supporting grassroots football and local participation
Henry Lawson Football Club is a long-standing Werrington community football club providing opportunities for players of all ages to participate in grassroots sport.
With teams ranging from Under 5s through to Premier Men, the club helps local players stay active, develop their skills and build friendships through football.
Through Category 2 ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club provided $5,000 in community funding to support the club and its ongoing contribution to grassroots sport and participation in the local community.
ClubGRANTS support: $5,000
The Henry Sports Social Golf Club
$3,000
Supporting grassroots sport, recreation and community connection
Henry Sports Social Golf Club provides opportunities for local community members to enjoy recreational golf while staying active and connected with others.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported the club’s ongoing activities, helping create opportunities for participation, social connection and community engagement through grassroots sport.
Supporting local recreational clubs helps bring people together, encourages participation and creates opportunities for community members to connect through shared interests.
ClubGRANTS support: $3,000
Lions Pride Holden Car Club
$2,000
Bringing people together through community and shared interests
Lions Pride Holden Car Club brings car enthusiasts together through a shared passion for Holden vehicles, creating opportunities for members to connect, participate and engage with the wider community.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club provided support to help the club continue its activities and community engagement.
Supporting local community clubs and interest groups helps create opportunities for people to connect with others, build friendships and participate in activities they enjoy.
ClubGRANTS support: $2,000
Penrith Baseball Club
$5,000
Supporting grassroots sport and local participation
Penrith Baseball Club provides opportunities for people of all ages to participate in baseball, develop their skills and connect through grassroots sport.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported the club’s ongoing activities, helping create opportunities for local players and families to participate in sport and be part of a connected community.
Supporting local sporting clubs helps encourage active participation, develop confidence and skills, and create lasting connections through team sport.
ClubGRANTS support: $5,000
Penrith Valley Sports Foundation
$3,000
Supporting local sport and community participation
Penrith Valley Sports Foundation supports opportunities for people in the local community to participate in sport and recreation.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club provided support to help contribute to local sporting opportunities and encourage participation, connection and positive outcomes through sport.
Supporting grassroots sport and recreation helps create opportunities for people to stay active, develop skills and connect with others through shared interests and community activities.
ClubGRANTS support: $3,000
Werrington Roos Cricket Club
$3,500
Supporting grassroots cricket and community participation
Werrington Roos Cricket Club provides opportunities for local players to participate in cricket, develop their skills and be part of a team and wider sporting community.
Through ClubGRANTS, The Henry Sports Club supported the club’s ongoing activities, helping create opportunities for local players and families to stay active, connect and participate in grassroots sport.
Supporting local sporting clubs helps strengthen community connections while encouraging participation, teamwork and an active lifestyle.
ClubGRANTS support: $3,500
In Kind Support
Organisations where The Henry provided support other than direct funding
such as venue use, facilities, services, equipment or other resources.
Henry Lawson Camera Club
Community Sewing Group
Lions Club of Cambridge Park
City of Penrith Motorcycle Club
Lions Pride Car Club
Henry Lawson Football Club
Penrith Baseball Club
Cambridge Park Netball Club
Penrith Valley Sports Foundation
Henry Lawson Social Golf Club
Blue Mountains Ukelele Group
The Acting Factory
Henry Lawson Theatre
Penrith Book Club
Learning Links
Werrington Roos